Zero Motorcycles is readying an electric sportsbike based on the Zero S supermoto. Neal Saiki exclusively revealed this to Hell For Leather, saying, "Later on this year, we'll come out with a micro sportsbike, we'll keep the 4kWh battery pack." Expect the Zero SS to make the same power as the S: 31bhp and 62.5lb/ft of torque.>

In the supermoto, far less aerodynamic than a fully faired sportsbike,that power is enough for an 80mph top speed, but Zero fits gearing witha top speed of 60mph for enhanced range and low-speed acceleration.It's reasonable to assume that the SS will be take advantage of itsaerodynamics to achieve a higher top speed; 80mph would be a goodguess. It'd also be reasonable to assume a weight close to thesupermoto's 225lbs (102kg). The minimum weight for a 250GP bike is100kg (220lbs).

"In the UK there's these 125cc motorcycles and we wanted to do the samething in an electric version. Full fairing, make it aerodynamic, makeit racy looking. But we're always going to highlight the frametechnology because we have all that beautiful aluminum," says Neal.That should be an aluminum beam frame like the Zero S electric supermoto.

"That should be a real popular motorcycle, probably our most popularmotorcycle." Zero plans to sell 600 total supermotos this year; the SSwill exceed that figure in 2010.

We're very excited by the prospect of a lightweight electric road racerand can't wait to silently embarrass liter bike riders around slowcorners on a track day. We'll be sure to politely pull over for them onthe straights.